UPDATE: The Maine State Police continues its investigation into the disappearance of 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy of Hampden.
The investigation began on Jan. 15, when the Hampden Police Department initiated efforts to locate Dunphy. On Jan. 16, the department requested assistance from the Maine State Police due to the circumstances of the case. Over the following weeks, multiple agencies have worked collaboratively, including the Bangor Police Department, the Maine Warden Service, and the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North.
As of Monday, May 4, Dunphy has not been located.
Due to the complexity of the investigation, the Hampden Police Department has transferred lead responsibility to the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit North. Hampden Police will continue to assist as a supporting agency.
On Tuesday, May 5, the Maine State Police will conduct a search operation along Kennebec Road in Hampden. Officials noted that searches of high-probability areas are standard in missing person investigations. Authorities stated there is no known risk to the public, and the presence of search personnel should not cause alarm. The search will be conducted by law enforcement, and the public is not being asked to assist.
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact 207-973-3700 ext. 9 and request to speak with Detective Jennifer Fiske.
UPDATE: The Maine State Police is assisting the Hampden Police Department, which is still attempting to locate and check the well-being of 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy.
A search is being conducted at Dunphy’s property on the Kennebec Road in Hampden.
Anyone with relevant information related to this case should please call 207.973.3700 EXT. 9 and ask to speak with Det. Jennifer Fiske.
ORIGINAL POST: The Hampden Police Department is attempting to locate and check the well-being of 78-year-old Douglas Dunphy.
Dunphy is described as a white male, 5’ 10”, 210 lbs. with green eyes and gray hair. He typically is wearing a black Carhartt jacket and blue cap. He drives a drives a white Ford Econoline, which has now been recovered.
If you any information about his whereabouts, please contact Hampden Police Officer Tim Gould at 207.862.4000 or Maine State Police Detective Jennifer Fiske at 207.973.3700.
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